Tragic Kiera was just eight-years-old when she died in the fire that also claimed her dad's life

Mr Broadhead, known to friends as Andy, had a love of rugby league and motorbikes - and even rode an Aprilla.

In a fitting tribute, around 40 motorbikes including members of the Yorkshire Trikers, formed a procession around the two hearses and two following cars - revving their engines louder as they approached.

Both coffins had their names engraved on the side - 'Andy' and 'Kiera' - and had white bouquets spelling 'DAD' and 'SISSY' propped up against them.'

Kiera's baby blue coffin also bore a floral tribute with the word 'siossy leaned up against it inside the hearse

They also had Castleford Tigers tops placed on top and framed photos at the back windows.

Inside, a choir sang hymns such as This Little Light of Mine and Kiera's headteacher read a poem.

Afterwards, a crowd of around 300 had a round of applause as the motorbikes escorted the hearses to the creamatorium.

Stanley St Peter's Church of England Primary School, where Kiera attended, closed for the day to allow fellows students to attend the funeral and as Kiera's coffin was driven away in the hearse, a girl of a similar age to her burst into tears.

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Bryar of West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team was also in attendance and there was a police presence.

Sara and Mia, 13, managed to escape the blaze in Ash Crescent, Stanley, West Yorkshire

Detective Chief Inspector Nicola Bryar of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: "We are continuing to conduct extensive enquiries into the fatal fire at Ash Crescent and are continuing to appeal for witnesses."

Cops had previously said that the fire appeared to have started by the front door and investigators were exploring the possibility an accelerant was poured through the letter box.

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The family had only just returned from a holiday in Spain with Andrew's parents, Alan and Jean Broadhead - returning the day before the fire.

The devastated grandparents, both 68, said they had been left heart-broken.

Alan said: "We have just come back from holiday. We were all on holiday together in Spain, but (Jean and I) stayed longer.

His voice breaking, he said: "It is such a shock. It was very difficult to hear the news when we were abroad. We lost a son and a granddaughter."

He said his wife was struggling with the news, saying both could not believe what had happened.

Police have said the fire was a 'terrible incident' and were now treating it as a murder inquiry

He said little Kiera, who died in the fire was "a very funny child".

Graham said: "The little girls were both a little pair of petite, adorable, loving, pleasant, kids."

Another neighbour Ethel Parkinson said the family had "everything going for them.

Lofthouse Gate Working Mens Club also paid tribute to the family, saying: "The secretary and committee would like to offer their sincere condolences to the Broadhead family on the sudden death of Andrew Broadhead and his little daughter Kiera.

"Lovely people who will be sadly missed".

Mr Broadhead reportedly worked as a rail engineer at the Neville Hill Train Maintenance Depot in Leeds.

A spokesperson for Northern Rail told The Yorkshire Evening Post: "We were deeply shocked and saddened to hear that one of our colleagues has died following a fire.
"We will be supporting the Northern team at Neville Hill Train Maintenance Depot while they come to terms with this terrible news.

"Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time."